Player Foundations

Jermain Defoe Foundation

The Jermain Defoe Foundation was founded in 2013 by Rangers forward Jermain Defoe to support homeless, vulnerable and abused children in his family’s home country of St Lucia. The foundation works with other charities on the island to support and care for young people and has now expanded to support children and families in surrounding Caribbean Islands and the UK.

Kevin Beattie Foundation

Set up in memory of the legendary Ipswich Town player, the Kevin Beattie Foundation aims to keep his legacy alive and bring public attention to certain illnesses and charities. The foundation is currently raising awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy on behalf of Join Our Boys Trust and supporting East Anglia Children’s Hospices.

Jason Roberts Foundation

The Jason Roberts Foundation delivers a programme of wrap-around support including mentoring, life skills, education and training for young people. The foundation uses multi-sport activities to provide opportunities for at-risk youths and promotes exercise and team games for children, including those with physical and learning disabilities.

Cyrille Regis Legacy Trust

The Cyrille Regis Legacy Trust was set up to continue the great community work that the late West Bromwich Albion striker was involved in. This includes the Strike A Change mentoring programme, which is a collaboration of all six West Midland Football Club Foundations to support disadvantaged young people who demonstrate a passion for football.

Stein Foundation

Set up by brothers and former players Brian, Edwin and Mark Stein, the Stein Foundation was created to honour their late parents by giving back to communities in the UK and South Africa. The foundation delivers a variety of football activities to empower communities, with a focus on those that are disadvantaged or socially excluded.

The Justin Edinburgh 3 Foundation

The Justin Edinburgh 3 Foundation is a charity set up in memory of former footballer and manager Justin Edinburgh. The foundation aims to raise awareness of CPR and the use of defibrillators, as well as campaigning for ‘Justin’s Law’, so all health and sports facilities in the UK are legally required to be equipped with a defibrillator.